Arnold I of Laurenburg, German: Arnold I. von Laurenburg (died before 1154),[1] was count of Laurenburg and an ancestor of the House of Nassau.
Arnold I, Count of Laurenburg | |
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Born | ? |
Died | before 1154 |
Noble family | House of Nassau |
Spouse(s) | — |
Father | Dudo of Laurenburg |
Mother | The fourth of the seven daughters of count Louis I of Arnstein |
Arnold was a son of Dudo of Laurenburg (German: Dudo von Laurenburg) and the fourth of the seven daughters of count Louis I of Arnstein, possibly her name was Irmgardis or Demudis.[1]
Arnold is mentioned as count of Laurenburg between 1124 and 1148. He probably ruled together with his brother Rupert I.[1][2] Arnold and Rupert built Nassau Castle around 1124.[3]
In 1124, Arnold became the Vogt of Idstein. Idstein had come under the control of Count Dudo in 1122.[citation needed]
Arnold was the Vogt of St. George's Monastery in Limburg 1124–1148.[4]
No marriage has been mentioned of Arnold.[1]